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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,496.73, 33,804.83 and 13,886.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,496.73, 33,804.83 and 13,886.33 is: 19,162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,496.73 : 33,804.83 = 13,886.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,496.73/33,804.83 = 13,886.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,496.73x = 33,804.83 × 13,886.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,496.73x = 469,424,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,424,955.54/24,496.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,162.76

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